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PALERMO
Description:
Palermo is the capital of Sicily; the city has a long history - it was founded in 734 B.C. The first name of Palermo is "Zyz" - "flower". Palermo was controlled by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans and Byzantines - all these nations left their mark in the history of this Southern city and introduced something to the great cultural heritage of Palermo. Here one can walk near the ruins of the old fortress built by the Carthaginians; walk around splendid palaces in Arab and Norman styles; admire numerous churches in baroque style...In particular, visit the Muslim Art Museum - the palace built by a Christian king in Arab style; the Cathedral of Palermo, a big complex that consists of buildings of different styles, won%27t leave you indifferent. Palermo, the Mediterranean flower, waits for you!
Climate
Palermo is situated in the Mediterranean climate zone. Summers are dry and hot though the air is cooled by an African wind called sirocco. Winters in Palermo are mild and rainy. In general, the temperatures in Palermo are moderate and this makes the climate very comfortable for leaving and relaxing here.Transport
The international airport of Palermo is situated close to the island capital (32 km). Also one can get to Palermo in a ferry from Cagliary (Sardinia), Genoa, Civitavecchia (Lazio) and Naples. Indeed one can arrive in Palermo by train that goes through the Messina strait from the continental Italy.
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